Best Lyricists

I pay more attention to lyrics than melody when listening to music. I was curious who people would consider to be the best lyricists of all time (or the Modern Era for ease). For me the best lyricists are: Lauryn HillSolange KnowlesCarole KingJames TaylorJohn Lennon

The first two verses and pre-chorus of The Louvre:"[Verse 1]Well, summer slipped us underneath her tongueOur days and nights are perfumed with obsessionHalf of my wardrobe is on your bedroom floorUse our eyes, throw our hands overboard

[Pre-Chorus]A rush at the beginningI get caught up, just for a minuteBut lover, you're the one to blameAll that you’re doingCan you hear the violence?Megaphone to my chestBroadcast the boom, boom, boom, boomAnd make 'em all dance to it"

This is my favourite verse in Hard Feelings:"I light all the candlesCut flowers for all my roomsI care for myself the way I used to care about youThese days, we kiss and we keep busyThe waves come after midnightI call from underwaterWhy even try to get right?When you’ve outgrown a loverThe whole world knows but youIt’s time to let go of this endless summer afternoon"

The way she writes just feels so poetic and soul bearing. Hence she's my favourite lyricist out there.